Best Inexpensive Fruit Wine

Brilliant dark pink coral color. Complex, fruity aromas of fragrant berries, summer potpourri with eucalyptus and bergamot, sweet pea, and juicy melon with a silky, crisp, sweet light-to-medium body and a stimulating, medium-length cassis, blueberry pie, berry jam, and rooibos tea finish with fruit, fine tannins and no oak. The intense bouquet on the nose of this wine makes this a bottle to show and tell with friends.

Date Tasted: 3/3/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Burnt sienna color. Fruity aromas of mixed berry syrup, gummy candy, and citronella with a round, vibrant, sweet medium body and an appealing, medium-length tomate de arbol, floral honey, and raspberry finish with well-integrated tannins. A sweet and tangy fruit wine; elegantly rustic.

Date Tasted: 7/11/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright golden yellow color. Fruity, citrusy, creamy aromas of ripe nectarines - peaches, soft citric back note, and cream with a round, lively, fruity sweet medium-full body and a sleek, delightful, carefree finish with fruit tannins and no oak. This is a real easy trumpet note.

Date Tasted: 8/6/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright golden yellow color. Fruity, citrusy aromas and flavors of spiced Bartlett pear, pectin, and lemon pith with a slightly chewy, crisp, fruity full body and a seamless, interesting, medium-length finish with fruit tannins and no oak. Nice purity of fruit here.

Date Tasted: 8/6/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Brown brick red color. Fruity, fresh aromas and flavors of raspberry and honey with a silky, tangy, fruity sweet medium body and a tingling, interesting, herbs, smoked nuts, and minerals finish. A tangy, lively raspberry wine with a pure, layered flavors.

Date Tasted: 10/13/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Bright light garnet color. Fruity, citrusy, earthy aromas and flavors of spiced blueberries, lemon pith, candied violets, and turned earth with a slightly chewy, tangy, fruity medium-full body and a warming, fast finish with fruit tannins and no oak.

Date Tasted: 8/6/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Dusty garnet color. Aromas and flavors of caramelized spiced berries, chestnut honey, chocolate, and earth with a satiny, vibrant, fruity sweet medium body and an even, interesting, medium-length blackberry preserves, nougat, and peppery spices finish with fine, fruit tannins and no oak. A round and flavorful berry wine with a lot of versatility.

Date Tasted: 9/30/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Violet color. Fruity aromas of baked blueberries and chocolate with a soft, vibrant, off-dry medium body and a buoyant vanilla nuts and pepper finish with dusty tannins. A pure tasty berry wine.

Date Tasted: 10/13/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab

Brilliant reddish orange color. Fruity, candied aromas of bubblegum, coconut mango sticky rice, apple cinnamon compote, and anisette biscotti with a round, crisp, sweet medium body and an engaging, relaxed apricot, chamomile, iced tea, and roobois finish with soft tannins and no oak. A sweet and complex way to end a meal.

Date Tasted: 7/11/2017 in our Chicago tasting lab

Light garnet color. Fruity, spicy aromas and flavors of spicy blackberry and blueberry preserves and cherry pit with a bright, dry-yet-fruity light-to-medium body and a tingling, quick herbal honey and pepper finish. A mellow, tasty fruit wine that will pair nicely with cheese and desserts.

Date Tasted: 10/13/2016 in our Chicago tasting lab